Thiruvananthpuram–Korba Express
The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Korba Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Korba in India.[1]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Thiruvananthapuram Central | ||||
| Stops | 53 | ||||
| End | Korba | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,513 km (1,562 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22648 / 22647 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 22648 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Korba and as train number 22647 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh.
Coaches
The 22648 / 47 Thiruvananthapuram Korba Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It has a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22647 | KRBA | Korba | 7:40 PM | Wednesday Saturday | Trivandrum Cntl | 5:20 PM | Friday Monday |
| 22648 | TVC | Trivandrum Cntl | 6:15 AM | Monday Thursday | Korba | 3:10 AM | Wednesday Saturday |
Service
The 22648 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Korba express covers the distance of 2,513 km (1,562 mi) in 45 hours 20 mins (51 km/hr) & in 45 hours 35 mins as the 22647 Korba - Thiruvananthapuram Central (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22648 / 47 runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kollam Junction, Ernakulam Junction, Shoranur Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Chennai Central, Vijayawada Junction, khammam, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Raipur Junction, Bilaspur Junction to Korba.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode Junction or Royapuram based WAP-4 or WAP-7 powers the train up to its entire journey. The train changes direction (loco reversal) at Chennai Central (MAS).
External links
- 22648 Trivandrum Korba Express at India Rail Info
- 22647 Korba Trivandrum Express at India Rail Info